Sonic Outlaws
Island Records launches a legal assault on Negativland after the band releases a parody of U2 and Casey Kasem, aiming to erase their work from history.
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Island Records launches a legal assault on Negativland after the band releases a parody of U2 and Casey Kasem, aiming to erase their work from history.
Synopsis
Craig Baldwin's 1995 documentary features the band Negativland and their controversial parody of U2 and Casey Kasem. After the release, Island Records initiates legal action against the group, aiming to erase their work from music history. Baldwin uses a collage format to present various intellectual property disputes in the arts. The film questions the future of electronic folk culture amid corporate media's dominance. It illustrates the conflict between artistic expression and legal restrictions on creativity.
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